Josh Tapkas

Josh Tapkas is a seasoned professional in supply chain and planning roles, currently serving as Director of Global Planning Capabilities at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. since January 2012. In this capacity, Josh has held various leadership positions, including Director of Global Supply Planning, Director of Global Sales & Operations Planning, and North America Director of Supply Chain, spearheading initiatives for the Hand Tools, Accessories, and Storage business units, as well as the Automotive Solutions and Industrial Solutions business units. Prior to this, Josh worked at Lockheed Martin as a Financial Analyst and Procurement Representative, focusing on government IT contracts. Josh holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business/Managerial Economics from Loyola University Maryland and furthered education at the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.